§ 520.1376. Methimazole solution.
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/us/cfr/t21/s§ 520.1376·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)Specifications. Each milliliter of solution contains 5 milligrams
(mg)methimazole.
(b)Sponsor. See No. 055529 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
(c)Conditions of use in cats—(1) Amount. Administer a starting dose of 2.5 mg every 12 hours. Following 3 weeks of treatment, the dose should be titrated to effect based on individual serum total T4
(TT4)levels and clinical response. Dose adjustments should be made in 2.5 mg increments with a maximum dosage of 20 mg per day divided, not to exceed 10 mg as a single dose.
(2)Indications for use. For the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
(3)Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. [89 FR 95103, Dec. 2, 2024]